SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Reviews

The product I received looked like old product. The color is darker yellow so i think it looses the effectiveness. I call customer service and told them but they said the product is ok but not offering the replacement. Disappointing with the customer service care.

Discoloration has been one of my biggest skincare concerns for years. As an African American woman, finding products that truly improve hyperpigmentation without irritating my skin has been a challenge. Many products promise results, but very few have made a noticeable difference for me. As a chef, I spent decades working in hot kitchens surrounded by oils, grease, and constant heat. My skin really took a beating, and over time I developed areas of discoloration that I struggled to fade. I was a...

This is the first product that I have tried from the company and I am beyond impressed! I was skeptical IF it would work, but not anymore; it works amazingly great. My dark spots are definitely fading!

So far so good! Only just got it this week but i do like the feel and consistency of this serum

Excellent product. It will remove dark circles around the eyes

Not sure why but the French version is colorless and the American version is yellow.

What happens when this defense coloring turns dark like a dark brown?

I still don’t see nothing different but is only one month

I started using Discoloration Defense back in 2022. Since then, I have purchased it several times. This will forever be a staple for my sensitive and reactive, rosacea-prone skin. With consistent use, my skin gradually got better, and redness became less pronounced.

I have mature skin (60+) and hyperpigmentation on my lower jaw. This product has steadily lightened the skin, reducing the visibility of the discoloration. It works! I have sensitive skin, and it has not irritated me.

Product did not break me out, but I cannot say how much of a difference it made. After using two bottles, I was not able to detect a significant improvement in discoloration.

Good, but not great. Did not break me out, but I did not notice much improvement after six months of daily use. The packaging could be better.

I love this product. I am sure I would look 80 times worse if I was not using it! My skin feels smooth, and I have received numerous compliments. This product has changed my self-confidence.

I did not think this was going to do much since I had briefly tried it before. I have been using it diligently, and I can actually see my brown sunspots and red spots fading.

I have been using this product on my forehead for melasma and am very pleased! I use it with the C.E. Ferulic Serum in the morning and B5 gel twice a day. It is so nice to feel comfortable in my own skin again!

This product helps me maintain an even skin tone without harsh chemicals. I use it every morning, letting it sit for about 30 minutes before washing my face and prepping my skin for the day.

After a month of use, I have seen a huge improvement in my skintone. A few of my spots have either faded tremendously or I no longer see them. To make sure this serum penetrates, I use a gel-based cleanser.

My dermatologist recommended this to help with discoloration. I use this serum every morning and have noticed an overall improvement in my discoloration and melasma, with much lighter and smaller spots. A lot goes a long way.

I have recently experienced sunspots and hyperpigmentation for the first time. This is the best thing I have tried. It smells pleasant, and it made my dark spots lighter. It is well worth the investment.

I have had difficult-to-treat melasma for 15+ years and have tried many things without lasting results. This has evened my skin tone to the point that I feel comfortable without wearing a heavy foundation.

This stuff works. The real deal. It takes time to work. I was about 3/4 through my first bottle when I really started to see the difference. Exfoliate every few days and use it twice a day.

This product was recommended by my dermatologist to reduce my hyperpigmentation. It works exceptionally well, and I have seen a reduction in my dark spots. The serum may darken over time, but it still works.

I am on my second bottle, and I swear by it. As a Black woman who dealt with hyperpigmentation most of her life, this product gets rid of dark spots in three days for me. Never been more impressed!

After just a few weeks of use, my dark spots have visibly faded, and my skin tone looks more even and radiant. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly, leaving my skin smooth and hydrated. Highly recommend!

The Discoloration Defense is an unbelievable product. I use it on all my age/sun spots on my face, hands, and chest, and have great results within a week. I swear by it.

Purchased this after an adult hormonal acne flare that left dark spots around my chin and jaw. After 4 weeks, the spots are fading without any skin irritation. It is also helping minimize blackheads and whiteheads.

I received two samples a few years ago and finally tried it. I had no expectations, but after using it, my dark spots were almost gone, and my skin was brighter. Even my boyfriend noticed!

I have used this product for several years and found it highly effective. After about three months, discolored areas of my skin became much lighter. The key is consistency—apply it every day.

My main concern was hyperpigmentation from post-acne spots. Using this serum every night with a vitamin C serum during the day has improved how quickly the brown spots fade. A bit pricey, but it worked great.

I have used other treatments for sunspots without success, but after trying this product, I have noticed a definite lightening of the spots. Some spots are completely gone! Highly recommend.

I was devastated after a chemical peel left me with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This product significantly improved my skin within 2.5 weeks of consistent use. It has given me my confidence back. Worth every penny!

I have been using this serum for almost 5 years. It has not completely gotten rid of my melasma, but it has lightened it, and I can cover it with light makeup. It absorbs well without irritating my skin.

When evaluating my skin after using the entire bottle, I noticed a difference in my dark spots and texture! My pores looked smaller, my skin felt smoother, and my dark spots lightened. Highly recommend!

I’m on my second bottle, and so far, it has not irritated my rosacea or caused acne. I am unsure if it is helping prevent hyperpigmentation, but I will continue using it into the winter to see.

I have been using vitamin C serums for sun spots, but after trying a sample of Discoloration Defense, I saw faster results. I immediately purchased a bottle. Highly recommend for sun spots.

I received a sample and was not optimistic, but it has faded my acne marks. After a few weeks, the marks are less visible and easier to cover with tinted sunscreen. Pleased enough to buy a full bottle.

I’ve gone through five bottles over the past 2-3 years, and it has become a must-have for my morning routine. It does not irritate my rosacea, and my sun spots have faded. Even and bright skin tone.

This stuff is amazing. I deal with melasma and red marks from breakouts, and this product helps make them disappear quickly. It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and works well with other products.

I have been using this product for 8 months and my dark spots are getting lighter. It is also preventing new spots from appearing. I will continue to use it as part of my skincare routine.

I have been using Discoloration Defense for 2.5 weeks and noticed subtle lightening of my dark spots. Consistency is key. I was pleasantly surprised to also see an improvement in my skin tone and clarity!

Works for my post-acne scars. I've been using this product for over a month right now. My pigmentation is caused by inflammation from acne and I have made great progress. It is a gradual process.

Visible results and discolouration reduced. I am super skeptical when it comes to discolouration skincare, because I have tried EVERYTHING. It absorbed nicely and works within 4+ weeks.

This serum has a light yellow texture, a bit thicker than water, and absorbs quickly. The next morning my skin was less oily and felt more supple. After 2 weeks, my acne scars disappeared completely.

I haven't used it for too long but I'm liking it so far. My product came well packaged but was a little oxidized. However that's completely normal. Would definitely repurchase.

Great for fading hyperpigmentation! For the first few weeks I saw little change. But a few weeks later, I saw amazing improvement. Worth the high price tag. Hard to find a product that works on brown South Asian skin.

Works well on my skin type. I have normal to oily skin. This formula is lightweight, odorless and easy to apply. I noticed an improvement in my dark spots by making them lighter in color.

At the moment, I'm uncertain about the effectiveness in reducing my age spots. The other products I'm using could be influencing the results. However, I have noticed a significant lightening effect on my face.

Dark spot correction. As I get older, spots on my face are becoming more noticeable. I have been using this product religiously for the past month. I do think my skin looks better. So far so good.

Waiting for results. I have used this product twice for many age spots on my hands. It seems to be working as advertised. My only warning is to take off your jewelry. It will discolor anything around it.

Love this product! I am 73 years old and had spots on my left cheek, probably from the sun while driving. After using this product, the spots disappeared! I continue to use it to prevent more spots.

It works, be consistent! This has lightened my post-acne scars very well. I have been using it for 4 weeks and can see some dark pigmented spots becoming lighter. Easy to use.

I love this serum! I am 51 and have had problems with dark spots most of my adult life. I have sensitive, combination skin. It has helped lighten my dark spots to the point where I only use tinted SPF.

It did not do as I had hoped. I used this serum on just the dark spots for several weeks, twice a day. They seemed to get lighter at first, but then began to look darker. It seems everything makes my melasma worse.

Wow! I am 29 and starting to see signs of aging. I have combination skin with acne, dryness, and mild rosacea. It feels very smooth to apply, and my skin looked clearer, smoother, and more even.

So happy to have this as part of my skincare routine! I have been using it once a day in the morning for almost 1 month now, and my hyperpigmentation has improved nicely. Old and new blemish spots fade quicker.

Spots gone. I had my doubts, having been disappointed with others. However, I persisted and have been surprisingly pleased. Brownish spots along the forehead/eye perimeter are noticeably fading. A real winner!

Light, non-irritating serum with active ingredients. I have used it as part of a regimen from my dermatologist for 4+ years to manage melasma and PIH after IPL. It is a very light serum and absorbs quickly.

I've been using this serum every morning for 2 months, and the discolorations on my cheeks and acne scars have gotten lighter! The skin becomes smoother as well. Easy to absorb, great texture, not sticky.

This was recommended by my med spa. I see a difference in my dark spots, though it’s taken a very long time. The color is brown with a sticky texture but not horrible. It has lasted at least six months.

Amazed by results. I had some milia removed, and the practitioner wanted to avoid dark spots forming. The spots healed quickly and left no trace. Dark spots from sun exposure have lightened considerably.

I have been using Discoloration Defense for several years. I always find myself back to it. It really keeps the shading of discoloration at bay. It helps with the overall darker areas and melasma.

Don't underestimate the power of this product! I've been using vitamin C serums for age spots, but this outperformed everything I had been using. I quickly bought a full bottle and see faster results with daily use.

Loved the sample, results limited. The first week my skin looked a lot better. It’s been a month, and no change from the first week. Still looks good, but no further improvements.

This serum is the holy grail. I complain about my dark circles a lot. This is one of the only things I've tried that REALLY works. In a matter of a week, my dark circles did a total turnaround. A tiny bit goes a long way.

This product works! I have fair, combination skin with minor sun damage and PIH. After 2x daily for 2 months, this has lightened my dark spots by 70%, nearly eradicated my PIH, and evened out my complexion beautifully.

Amazing results! I have been using it for a few years and it will forever be part of my routine. I used to have sun spots on my cheeks, but this product has made them almost totally disappear.

Lightens but does not eliminate discoloration. I’ve been using it for 6-12 months. Vit C serums give me milia, and this is a great substitute. It has mildly reduced my fine lines. Overall I am satisfied.

Lovely daily-use serum. I have been using Discoloration Defense for years. I use it as a spot treatment for any discoloration, and it truly keeps the brown spots away. My skin glows.

Effective product. I use this each night along with retinol, and have seen a definite reduction in dark spots and uneven skin tone. Results will not be apparent overnight, so be patient. Worth the wait!

It works! I only use 2 to 3 drops in the morning and evening. A small amount goes a long way. My skin looks brighter and the brown and reddish spots have considerably faded after only a couple of weeks.

Love this! After having laser treatment, this product has really saved me on laser use. I'm on my 2nd bottle. It lasts about 10 months. So worth it. A little goes a long way.

So great! Feel like this immediately started to lighten my melasma. Pair this with a weekly lactic acid treatment and red light therapy, and I have my melasma under good control.

This is one of my new favorites! I use it on my face, arms & legs—anywhere I have sun damage and sun spots. I feel like it’s helping to shrink and lighten them. Keeping it on my daily rotation.

Great light weight serum. I saw improvement in my skin texture within a week. I have very oily skin and was tempted to skip the moisturizer, but it seems to enhance my other products. Love it.

Discoloration assistant. I have been using this for over a year and it dramatically keeps the brown spots under control. I live on the west coast and am outside a lot. If I skip 2 weeks, there's a visible difference.

Very good for preventing dark spots. My dermatologist recommended this serum to prevent future pigmentation from acne. I have had great results with it. It definitely helps prevent new spots.

Love this product! I had a spot removed on my leg that left a nasty discolored area around the scar. It is noticeably fading the discoloration, and I have only been using it for about 1 1/2 weeks! I am thrilled!

Does what it claims! TRY IT! This is truly the best product I've used to get rid of dark spots. I started to see results after two weeks, and in only three weeks, it significantly lightened the largest spots.

Hard to tell if it's effective. I'm just finishing my second bottle, using it twice a day. My dark spots haven't gotten worse, but I'm not sure they're better either. It doesn't seem to be getting any worse.

Definitely a keeper. I have slight discoloration on the jawline but two distinct spots I was hoping to lighten. I had tried laser, but it made it worse. After two weeks, twice a day, I am starting to see lightening.

Still undecided. I love this brand. I use it daily as recommended. Some days my skin tone looks more even, and some days I see a shadow where I may not have blended the product as much.

Erase your discoloration! I use this on flat freckled sunspots, and within one week there was quite an improvement, and they don't come back. I recommend following up with a sunscreen.

Gentle but effective. It is gentle, non-irritating, and doesn't make my face feel greasy or sticky. It takes consistency and sunscreen to see change in hyperpigmentation. My spots are easier to cover with makeup.

Great Discoloration Defense. I love the way it keeps brown patches away, especially from my older skin. This product also minimizes dark pigmentation spots. My skin feels soft and comfortable after use.

I have significantly noticed a difference with my melasma. If I skip it in my routine or run out, my skin sees the difference. It is a must-have to keep my melasma under control. Will continue to purchase!

Good for acne scars and dark spots on brown skin. I used this with a glycolic cleanser. Together they have helped lighten dark spots around my chin and jawline. It took about 1 or 2 months to see results.

I have suffered with melasma for years. I have tried everything, including chemical peels. I am seeing some lightening of my dark spots after using this. My uneven skin tone is looking much brighter.

Used with another product. I purchased an exfoliating antioxidant serum that was too strong. So I purchased this to mix and dilute it with, and it worked. A good option to use with something irritating or drying.

Rid me of my discoloration! This has been the only product that has actually worked to reduce the discoloration on my face. Around age 32, I began getting noticeable dark patches on my forehead, cheeks, and upper lip.

Suitability: works as intended. Performance: excellent. Formulation: outstanding. Pricey for a small bottle but pleased to say that product works.

Good. I've been using it for over a year. I tried to apply it in the morning after another serum and noticed the brown spot on my face faded. I will purchase again and continue to apply it. Really recommended.

Lightened some dark spots. I'm on my second bottle, and it has definitely lightened up some heavy dark spots I had. I had a really bad dark spot above my lip. This product has really lightened it up.

Good but not a miracle product for correcting skin tone from too much sun. It will take time. I'm trying to eliminate brown spots, and they are gradually fading a little more each month with consistent 2x day use.

Discoloration defense. I've been using it twice a day for approximately three weeks, and so far so good. I've noticed a slight lightening of the hyperpigmented areas. The product is slightly drying.

I switched from another product to this one because it was more highly reviewed and better cost. I love this product! It applies well to the skin and leaves my face bright and with a beautiful shine.

Great for mild brown spots. I use Retin A and sunscreen but live in a warm climate, so I still get minor brown spots. This product is working well, and my brown spots are more faded, and my skin looks clearer.

Dark spots fade. Been using Discoloration Defense for years and have been pleased. I have noticed over time the reduction of dark spots, sun damage spots, and ruddy complexion. Goes on easily and leaves skin soft.

A big win. This works, be patient and use as directed 2x a day. My 17-year-old son even used it. I have aged skin and have been fighting discoloration for years. The difference is subtle but huge for me.

Best product. It helps my skin reduce the dark spots and less redness. The best hydrating serum and amazing to use after flying. It wasn't heavy, and I used it AM and PM. Highly recommend for everyone.

Nice product. I've been using this consistently for 9 months. You only need 3 drops, so it’s very long-lasting. My freckles and acne scars have faded, and my skin has a more even tone.

I think this works better than another lightening serum. I've noticed a big difference; a lot of spots have almost vanished altogether. It only took a few days to notice a change. Spots have faded.

Success, finally! As someone with a dark skin complexion, finding a product that addressed my discoloration was daunting. Within 3 months, I noticed a significant decrease in dark spots from acne scarring.

Discoloration. I do use this product from time to time. If I notice a darker spot starting to appear, I use it for a while. It does seem to decrease the dark color. I recommend this product.

Excellent for maintenance. I had stopped using this for a while, but noticed my dark spots were reappearing. I've since resumed using it, and the spots are definitely lightening up.

As a fair-skinned woman of mature years that enjoys being outdoors, I had trouble finding a product that helped keep the dark spots under control. This has worked great to smooth out my complexion.

It very quickly faded the freckles and sun damage on my face. It is lightweight, absorbs very well, and is non-greasy. It lasted a long time, and the pump dispenses the perfect amount. Ordering another!

Sunspots gone. I finally found a product that is eliminating sunspots faster than anything I’ve used in the past. I have dark spots on my face that have lessened in color. I would recommend it.

My skin is glowing! I was hesitant to try this as it is more than I would typically spend. After one week of use, the difference in my skin was amazing! It lightened my dark spots and gave my face a wonderful glow!

Really works! I ran out and wasn’t sure I wanted to reorder. However, I could tell a difference in color, tone, and brightness without it. So I did reorder. Continuity is truly king with skincare.

Prevention of blemishes. This product gives my skin a nice glow. It does prevent discoloration with blemish formation, but you have to already be using it. It helps calm and soothe redness from exfoliation.